ANNOUNCING
THE SHOWROOM UGALLERY’S FINEST SELECTION OF ART
SPRING 2013
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C OV E R : C H A N T B Y E M I L I A A R A N A , 4 8 " h x 4 8 " w, $ 3 8 5 0
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D e a r A r t C o l l e c t o r, I ’ m e x c i t e d t o u n v e i l o u r n e w c o l l e c t i o n o n U G a l l e r y. c o m . T h e S h o w r o o m h i g h l i g h t s o u r m o s t t a l e n t e d a n d a c c o m p l i s h e d a r t i s t s . We c a re f u l l y s e l e c t e d e a c h piece in this collection for its aesthetics and craftsmanship. In this catalog, you will find a small sample of the artists selected for the c o l l e c t i o n . We s h ow m o re p i e c e s by e a c h o f t h e s e a r t i s t s a n d I e n c o u ra g e yo u t o v i s i t t h e f u l l c o l l e c t i o n a t w w w. u g a l l e r y. c o m / t h e - s h o w r o o m . I am always happy to answer questions and work with you to discover new art. F e e l f r e e t o r e a c h o u t a t a l e x . f a r k a s @ u g a l l e r y. c o m o r 4 1 5 - 74 2 - 8 4 1 7. Artfully yours, Alex Farkas Gallery director
3 3 6 7 2 0 T H S T, S A N F R A N C I S C O , C A 9 4 1 1 0 888.402.1722 W W W. U G A L L E R Y. C O M
C A R O LY N S C H L A M
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C A R O LY N S C H L A M :
TOAS, NEW MEXICO
“My figurative work in oil is a marriage of two main goals: the architecture of form and the transformative effect of emotion. This is the magic of art. When we can insert our feeling i n t o p a i n t , w e c a n p r o d u c e a n i m a g e t h a t b r e a t h e s , h a s r e a l i t y, a n d m e a n i n g . I n a s e n s e , w e create an avatar of ourselves."
L E F T: G I R L W I T H F LOW E R , 3 0 " h x 2 4 " w, $ 1 8 5 0 R I G H T: B E AU T I F U L W O M A N , 2 9 " h x 2 5 " w, $ 1 8 5 0
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JA N E T DY E R
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JA N E T DY E R :
SUFFERN, NEW YORK
Janet Dyer ’s paintings grow from the post-impressionist traditions of Paul Cezanne. Her bucolic renderings border the slightly abstract and the intensely real. The ease with which s h e p a i n t s h o r i z o n l i n e s i s i n d i c a t i v e o f a t r u l y g r e a t l a n d s c a p e p a i n t e r. I n h e r p a i n t i n g s , t h e foreground and background playfully add power to each other for an overall breathtaking composition.
HILLS, AMISH COUNTRY,
3 6 " h x 3 6 " w, $ 3 7 0 0
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LANA WILLIAMS
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LANA WILLIAMS:
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA
“My paintings are inspired by nature and are reflections of my relationship to it. I am interested in exploring the space between outer reality and inner consciousness. My practice as a painter is one which embraces both method and material. By reacting to the present, I translate my experiences in the world onto my paintings.”
M E D I TAT I O N O N Y E L LOW , 7 2 " h x 7 2 " w, $ 8 0 0 0
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LANA WILLIAMS
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TO P : S U M M E R W I T H L I B B Y , 5 2 . 2 " h x 5 2 . 2 " w, $ 3 5 0 0 B OT TO M : I M P E T U S , 7 9 . 5 " h x 6 9 " w, $ 8 0 0 0
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CYNTHIA LIGEROS
C Y N T H I A L I G E R O S : E N G L E W O O D, C O LO R A D O The art of Cynthia Ligeros incorporates impressionist elements that reveal an inner l a n d s c a p e t o t h e v i e w e r, a n i m a g e a t o n c e f a m i l i a r a n d t r a n s c e n d e n t . A c l a s s i c a l l y t r a i n e d artist, Ligeros spent years painting in a realistic and representational style. Over time, she found that abstract images were the most effective way to convey the nuances of her thoughts. Her paintings always begin with a single driving emotion. From that, an image develops, inspired by the colors, shapes and feelings of her environment.
L E F T: FA L L S I L E N T , 4 0 " h x 3 0 " w, $ 2 1 0 0 R I G H T: S P I R I T O F N I G H T , 4 0 " h x 3 0 " w, $ 2 8 0 0
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B U R TO N R E I N
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B U R TO N R E I N :
W E S T H O L LY W O O D , C A L I F O R N I A
For Burton Rein, it is the breathtaking abyss, the arresting puzzle, and the wondrous unknown that serves as a springboard for his art. Burton attended Otis College of Art and D e s i g n w h e r e h e o b t a i n e d h i s B FA i n 1 9 8 5 . H e c u r r e n t l y l i v e s a n d w o r k s i n L o s A n g e l e s , California where he is a member of the Los Angeles Art Association, the Orange County Center for Contemporary Art, and HACK (Hollywood Artists Critical Kollective).
C O N V O LU T I O N , 4 0 " h x 5 0 " w, $ 3 6 0 0
w w w. u g a l l e r y. c o m / b u r t o n - r e i n
GREG MINAH
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GREG MINAH:
B A LT I M O R E , M A R Y L A N D
“I make abstract paintings by pouring thinned acrylic paint onto the canvas and then tilting and turning the stretcher to precisely control the flow of the medium. Often, a layer is partially removed with pressurized water before it has a chance to completely cure, leaving only the outline of the poured paint and revealing the multi-layered construction of the work. This method of working might best be described as a collaborative performance between the creative force of the artist and the natural forces acting on the material. The resulting work is a lyrical moment suspended in time, but the significance remains fluid as i t r e l i e s e n t i r e l y o n t h e e n c o u n t e r w i t h t h e v i e w e r. �
T H E A N A LO G I E S T O F O L LOW , 3 6 " h x 3 6 " w, $ 1 8 5 0
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GREG MINAH
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TO P : W H E R E D I STO RT I O N , 1 8 " h x 2 4 " w, $ 8 0 0 B OT TO M : O U R C U R R E N T , 1 8 " h x 2 4 " w, $ 8 0 0
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DIANE BORG
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DIANE BORG:
S A LT L A K E C I T Y , U T A H
Diane has a diverse background in the arts. She draws her life including hiking the Rocky Mountains, scenes w i t h m o v i n g w a t e r. H e r u n i q u e a p p r o a c h t o w a t e r a n d what lies beneath the surface. Her landscapes are both
inspiration from various aspects of from her farm, and her fascination light allows her viewer to look for tranquil and thoughtful.
WAT E R S C A P E # 1 0 , 3 6 " h x 3 6 " w, $ 2 4 0 0
w w w. u g a l l e r y. c o m /d i a n e - b o r g
EMILIA ARANA
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EMILIA ARANA:
TUCSON, ARIZONA
Emilia Arana delivers refreshing work to the landscape of abstract art. Swelling from scrapes of purple and green, Emilia’s emotions build into thick clouds of color suspended on the canvas. Emilia takes elements from her challenges, doubts, and accomplishments to create omnipresent and intuitive pieces that promise relief from arid abstractions.
C H A N T , 4 8 " h x 4 8 " w, $ 3 8 5 0
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SHEILA FINCH
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SHEILA FINCH:
R E D W O O D C I T Y, C A L I F O R N I A
“Over the past 45 years, my paintings have evolved into abstracted landscapes. I begin with a v i s u a l m e m o r y, s o m e t i m e s u s i n g a p h o t o a s r e f e r e n c e . M y i n t e n t i o n i s t o a l l o w t h e p a i n t i n g t o e v o l v e b y b u i l d i n g t h i n f i l m s o f t r a n s l u c e n t c o l o r. A s t h e p a i n t i n g p r o g r e s s e s , I a d d m o r e motion, blending, value changes, and rhythm to the brushwork. I lose my sense of self, and allow the painting to ‘tell’ me what is required in order to capture the mood. I know a painti n g i s c o m p l e t e w h e n i t t a k e s o n a l u m i n o u s q u a l i t y o f l i g h t a n d c o l o r. . . a l i f e o f i t s o w n . ”
C O A S TA L C LO U D S , 2 4 " h x 4 8 " w, $ 3 0 0 0
w w w. u g a l l e r y. c o m /s h e i l a - f i n c h
JAIME ADROVER
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JAIME ADROVER:
M I A M I , F LO R I D A
Jaime Adrover resurrects ghosts from his personal past and vibrant imagination to haunt each canvas with powerful, psychological narratives. Rising from the swirls of paint, portraiture collides with larger-than-life imagery to give memory a loud and clear voice. With his large-scale works, Jaime addresses social commentary and history in a way that is both dark and majestic.
U N T I T L E D , 4 8 " h x 3 6 " w, $ 1 6 0 0
w w w. u g a l l e r y. c o m / j a i m e - a d r o v e r
WA R R E N K E AT I N G
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WA R R E N K E AT I N G :
ENCINO, CALIFORNIA
“My latest paintings from the Overview series are the result of collecting video of unwitting subjects from balconies, rooftops and bridges, digitizing them on computer and painting them on canvas in a style that can be best described as Pixelated Impressionism. These paintings depict organic shapes of foreshortened figures forming dynamic relationships with their urban environments.�
H OT E L I E R O N B I C Y C L E I N PA R I S , 3 6 " h x 6 0 " w, $ 5 0 0 0
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WA R R E N K E AT I N G
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Y O U N G M A N I N PA R I S C A R R Y I N G S AC K , 3 6 " h x 4 8 " w, $ 2 0 0 0
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XIWEN CHEN
XIWEN CHEN:
B E L L I N G H A M , WA S H I N GTO N
X i w e n C h e n ' s a r t i s m a r k e d b y f l u i d i t y. A t o n c e c o n t r o l l e d a n d l o o s e , X i w e n ' s b r u s h s t r o k e s blend together to develop a style characterized by movement rather than form. In this s e r i e s , X i we n p a i n t s t h e p o r t ra i t s o f c h i l d re n h e m e t w h i l e t ra ve l i n g t h ro u g h We s t e r n C h i n a .
L E F T: S A N G J I , 2 0 " h x 1 6 " w, $ 1 2 0 0 R I G H T: G E N J I A L A M U , 2 0 " h x 1 6 " w, $ 1 8 0 0
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M A N DY M A I N
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M A N DY M A I N :
RA N C H O M I RAG E , C A L I FO R N I A
“My paintings are informed by nature and capture a sense of place, but I take great license in interpreting what is actually seen. The fleeting nature of light and clouds become dramatic subjects in my work. I use a subdued palette of warm colors, applied in layers of glazes to achieve a luminous effect.�
G R A N D V I S TA , 2 4 " h x 4 8 " w, $ 1 8 0 0
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SIDONIE CARON
SIDONIE CARON: PORTLAND, OREGON “I am an eclectic professional artist, classically trained at St. Martins & Central School of Arts and Crafts in London, England. I use acrylic paint either on wood panels or canvas.I paint in response to the world around me. As a transplant from England to the Pacific Northwest I have been largely enamored by the spectacular geography here. I have been an a r t i s t f o r t h e w h o l e o f m y l i f e , w h i c h a r e m o r e y e a r s t h a n I c a r e t o r e m e m b e r, a n d i t ’ s a pursuit I plan to continue for as long as I remain vertical.”
E A R LY M O R N I N G R I F F , 2 4 " h x 4 8 " w , $ 2 0 0 0
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J I M Z WA D L O
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J I M Z WA D L O :
CALLICOON, NEW YORK
“ To e x p o s e a n i l l u s i o n a s a n i l l u s i o n . I t m u s t b e c o m p a r e d w i t h s o m e t h i n g r e a l . F r o m o n e p o i n t o f v i e w, r a i l r o a d t r a c k s a p p e a r t o c o n v e r g e i n t h e d i s t a n c e ; f r o m a n o t h e r, t h e y r e m a i n p a r a l l e l .” J i m Z w a d l o p a i n t s u r b a n p e d e s t r i a n s f r o m a n a e r i a l p o i n t o f v i e w, a c o n c e p t t h a t o r i g i n a t e d w h i l e h e w a s w o r k i n g i n N e w Yo r k C i t y " l o o k i n g o u t t h e w i n d o w , a n d t h i n k i n g about where I am, where everyone else is, and then thinking about how to paint the answers to those questions.”
C R O S S WA L K E R S 2 7 0 , 4 0 " h x 2 6 " w, $ 1 2 0 0
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CHRISTINE SOCCIO
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C H R I S T I N E S O C C I O : L I T T L E FA L L S , N E W J E R S E Y “A s a n a r t i s t , I c o l o r, I m a k e i t for a fresh, new in life. Because
am constantly trying to escape my comfort zone. Where there is abundant a point to utilize a minimal pallet. When I overuse traditional tools, I strive approach. Where I am methodical, I force myself to embrace the randomness of this, I grow and forever explore the multitude of creative options.�
M O N TC L A I R B O O G I E W O O G I E , 6 8 " h x 1 3 5 " w, $ 7 5 0 0
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CHRISTINE SOCCIO
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TO P : S E A G R A S S , 5 5 " h x 6 5 " w, $ 4 5 0 0 B OT TO M : T H E C O S M O S , 5 6 " h x 8 2 " w, $ 5 5 0 0
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KIMIA KLINE:
NEW YORK, NEW YORK
“My work largely revolves around matters of the female figure. Issues such as the objectification of women in media, the distortion of our concept of beauty and its resulting psychological damage drive my investigation.�
T H E K I S S , 1 0 " h x 2 4 " w, $ 1 0 0 0